Important Dates of 1970-1979

Marshall University Plane Crash

Apr 16, 1970

On November 14, 1970 a chartered plane carrying 75 players, coaches, and prominent residents of Huntington, WV and Marshall University crashed just short of the runway after returning from the days game against ECU. There were no survivors.

Amtrak

Apr 16, 1971

The government created amtrak to rescue America's long distance passenger trains.

1971 - 1979

Period: Apr 16, 1971 to Apr 16, 1979

Signing of Title IX

Jul 1, 1972

Richard Nixon signed into law Title IX of the eudcation amendments. It became the single greatest force for full participation of females in education, both academics and sports.

Vietnam War Ends

Apr 16, 1973

President Nixon takes last troops out of vietnam.

First President To Resign

Aug 8, 1974

Once the articles of impeachment had been drawn up, Nixon was required to release more tapes, which clearly tied him to the Watergate coverup.

Founding of Microsoft

Apr 16, 1975

Microsoft was founded in 1975.

Mccdonalds Drive Thru

Apr 16, 1975

First Mcdonalds drive-thru is created.

The Viking 1

Jul 20, 1976

The Viking 1 spaceprobe land on mars for first time ever.

Diapers

Apr 16, 1978

Kimberly Clark introduces Huggies disposal diapers. They have an elastic waist that will fit all infants.

ESPN

Sep 7, 1979

ESPN started as an alternative to standard television news broadcasts and the information found in "Sports" sections of newspapers. It launched on September 7, 1979.